Groom Backed Out of Wedding...now What?!

[family4dinner]

I did a bridal shower last month for a bride. They were supposed to be getting married this coming weekend but I just found out that the groom has backed out of the wedding.

I know it is customary when this happens to send any gifts that were given to the bride and groom back to whoever gave them, right? I'm not sure how to handle the Pampered Chef items that were ordered as gifts for the bride. Do I need to call all of the people who ordered and ask them what they would like to do? Luckily it was a small bridal shower and I know most of the people who were there but still...blah! Also, what happens if they do want to send the items back? Do I just process it as a return? How does that affect my last month's sales/commission? Thanks in advance! Laura

 

[KateInTheKitchen]

You know, shower gifts are not the same as wedding gifts. I probably would have sent shower gifts back if I were the bride, but as a guest I wouldn't expect it and I'd be horrified if people thought I should take it back, you know? It would be polite, I suppose, to call the guests and ask but I doubt anybody will ask for them to be returned.Now, if the bride doesn't want them is another story. Poor lady!

 

[NooraK]

I would leave it up to the guests and bride to contact you. If the bride wanted to return the gifts to the giver, and the guests wanted their money back, they should know how to contact you to do so.

 

[wadesgirl]

I agree with Noora, you don't need to do anything. This is between the bride and her friends and family.

 

[Shawnna]

Oh, how sad... I would let the bride decide what to do. I think gifts usually go back to the giver in this situation, but the family usually does that. I wouldn't worry about it unless they ask you.

 

[raebates]

My heart goes out to the bride. However, better now than after the wedding. As for your responsibilities, you have none. If you know the bride personally, express your condolences (or congratulations on getting out in the nick of time). Other than that, leave what is done with the gifts up to the recipient and gift-giver.

 

[family4dinner]

Thanks for all of the responses and advice!! I will leave it up to the bride's family to contact the guests...and I really doubt that anyone will want their gift back. Thanks for helping me figure out what to do in this unusual situation! You guys rock!!